Condolences
Please remember the following Texas Conference families in their time of bereavement:
Versie B. Lister, Rev. Regina Greenwood's mother died Monday, September 11. Rev. Greenwood is married to Rev.Otis Greenwood. Services are pending at this time.
Mrs. Mimi Nichols, retired diaconal died Friday, August 25.
Rev. Cecil Harper, retired elder died Thursday, August 31. Service will be Saturday, September 23, First UMC, Bullard.
Rev. James McCullar, retired elder died Friday, September 1.
Dale Karaff, husband of Betty Karaff (retired UMC church secretary, Beaumont area) died suddenly Saturday, August 26. Funeral service was August 30, First UMC, Beaumont. Cards may be sent to P.O. Box 1106 , Vidor , Texas , 77670 . Those wishing to memorialize Mr. Karaff may go to www.BroussardsMortuary.com and search the online memorial site for details.
Prayer Requests
Rev. Allison Byerley's niece, Brittany Watters, admitted to Town & Country Hospital , severe eye infection and dehydration.
Stewart Memorial UMC thanks everyone for your prayers on behalf of Susie Teddlie. She has been to church the last two Sundays and is gaining in strength. Praise God for the healing she has received.
Rev. Joe Cortinas' (Beneke UMC & Hispanic Director, CS District) father was moved to hospice last Friday. He is not doing well and they have called the family in.
Births
Emma Sloan Thomas, born to Rev. Matt (Fannett Faith) & Renae Thomas, Monday, September 11, St. Elizabeth Hospital, Beaumont, 9 lbs., 4 oz., 20 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby doing well.
This Week’s Events
The Gathering Motel-type lodging is at capacity. Dormitory lodging available at Asbury or Windham . Participants need to furnish their own linens. Cost: $25 per night.
Let The Praise Began: Musical Explosion, Saturday,September 16, 6 p.m., Wilbur Chapel UMC 7002 Martin Luther King Blvd. Hitchcock , Texas , Special Guest: The Soul Invaders of Brenham, Rev. Debra M. Brown, 409-986-5439, Alta Caligone, 409-986-4737, Free.
Upcoming Events
Chapelwood's SingleFEST, “Living in the Spirit”, Friday-Sunday, September 22-24. City-wide event for Singles of all ages. Friday, Sept. 22, 7-11p.m., Fellowship Hall: Singles Dance Night. Saturday, 1:45 - 9:30 p.m., Chapel: Speakers - Charles Gaby, Friendships for a Lifetime and Michael Smalley, The DNA of Relationships. Dinner included. Sunday, 9:45 a.m. - Noon, Sanctuary & East Rooms: Worship and Singles Open House. Early registration $40. Postmarked by September 15. Janice Cowley, 713-354-4465, www.singlefest.org
Holy Conversations: Speaker Training, Saturday, September 23, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., St. Mark's UMC, 600 Pecore (just west of N. Main), Houston, Texas 77006, 713-861-3104. Lunch included. The Social Principles Implementation Ministries team will train who will visit congregations to discuss Social Principles; the Wesley Quadrilateral; Compassionate Communication and Dialog Skills. Participants will learn how to encourage understanding and implementation of these foundational United Methodist spiritual principles. Contact your District Office to determine if credit toward Lay Speaking re-certification can be received for this course.
Grammy Award Winner Cynthia Clawson in Concert at John Wesley UMC, Sunday, September 24, 8:30 & 11a.m. and 5 p.m., 5830 Bermuda Dunes, Houston , 281-444-2112, www.jwumc.org, Free.
Jesse Eschbach: Organ Recital, Sunday, October 15, 4 p.m., The Foundry UMC, 8350 Jones Rd. , @ Hwy. 290, Houston , Texas , 77065 , 713-937-9388, www.foundrychurch.org, Free.
Mission Opportunities
Prison Releases
John W. Harrington Southeast Texas District Restorative Justice Coordinator
These folks have asked for a church to contact them.
Gatesville Womens Unit:
Cara Thomas, P. O. Box 969 , Vidor , Texas 77670 , 409-786-2514
Gist State Jail-Beaumont:
Alan Walter, 1327 West Fifth, Feeport , Texas , 77541 , 979-230-0946
Stevin Burrawo, 3010 East Nasa Rd., # 918 , Seabrook , Texas , 77586
Michael Peeples, 2413 Hird, Orange , Texas , 77630 , 409 883-9893
Norman Reed, 5017 Waco , Port Arthur , Texas , 77640
Chris Edwards, 405 Vance, League City , Texas , 77573 , 281-332-6283
Moses G. Alegria, 305 West Cypress , Riviera , Texas , 78379, 361-296-3144, 361-297-5470
Paul M. Smith, 8501 Bob White Drive , Houston , Texas , 77074
Michael Patrick Gilison, P.O. Box Deweyville , Texas , 77614 , 409-746-3097, Age: 42
Arthur Wayne Trainer, 5345 Combs Drive , Beaumont , Texas , 77705 , Age: 48
Cedric Joseph, 4095 Lou Street , Beaumont , Texas , 77705 , Age: 34
David Joubert, 2808 Amarillo , Beaumont , Texas , 77701 , 409-833-3384, 409-833-3354, Age: 28
Employment Opportunities
For a complete listing of employment opportunities, go to http://www.txcumc.org/jobs_find.asp.
P/T Youth Ministries Director, First UMC, 10629 Eagle Drive, P.O. Box 530, Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580, 281-576-1832, 281-576-5402 Fax, donna@fumcmb.com, jamie@fumcmb.com.
Director will provide leadership and assume responsibility for the ministry of discipleship, spiritual formation, and fellowship for youth in the 7th - 12th grades. Potential for full-time position in the near future. Barbers Hill School District . Growing community with 17 new subdivisions and 4900 new homes under construction. Our church reflects that growth by an increase in attendance and new membership.
P/T Music Director, First UMC, 10629 Eagle Drive, P.O. Box 530, Mont Belvieu, Texas 77580, 281-576-1832, 281-576-5402 Fax, donna@fumcmb.com, jamie@fumcmb.com.
Director will organize and supervise, with the Pastor and Accompanist, the musical life of the congregation including youth and adult hand bells, choirs, weekly practice, regularly scheduled Sunday services and special services. Potential for full-time position in the near future. Barbers Hill School District . Growing community with 17 new subdivisions and 4900 new homes under construction. Our church reflects that growth by an increase in attendance and new membership.
After School Director/Summer Camp Co-Director, Quillian Recreation Center- First UMC, Tom Gaden, 10570 Westpark Dr. , Houston, Texas, 77042, 713-458-4705, tgaden@quilliancenter.org, www.quilliancenter.org, $30,000 annually, plus benefits. Responsible for daily operations of the Center's after school program and co-direct the Center's summer day camp program. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Closing Date: Sept. 15
Athletic Director/Summer Camp Co-Director, Quillian Recreation Center- First UMC, Tom Gaden, 10570 Westpark Dr., Houston, Texas, 77042, 713-458-4705, tgaden@quilliancenter.org, www.quilliancenter.org, $30,000 annually, plus benefits. Responsible for daily and seasonal operations of Center's athletic programs and co-direct the Center's summer day camp program. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Closing Date: Sept. 15
First UMC is considering creating a position of office manager who would be responsible for staff and overseeing the programs of the church. If you have a position similar to this in your church, we would appreciate a job description and salary information. Danielle Heil, Membership Secretary, 502 N. 6th St ., Orange, Texas , 77630, 409-886-7466, fumc.membership@pnx.com
